The Macallan has announced the third edition of The Harmony Collection, a collaboration with Stella and Mary McCartney that celebrates the lands of Scotland. A first for Stella and Mary, the partnership with The Macallan marks a creative union of the McCartney sisters. This debut joint venture combines their creative talents in a collaboration which […]
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The Famous Grouse launches new global campaign
The Famous Grouse unveiled its brand-new global campaign, Full of Character, with a new TV advert premiering during ITV’s coverage of the Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa on Saturday October 21 and again during the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday October 28. The UK’s no.1 whisky is back with a new […]
Ian Macleod Distillers eyes Americas expansion and appoints DISC Americas TR distributor
Ian Macleod Distillers (IMD) has appointed premium wines & spirits distribution business, Distribution Spirits Company (DISC), as its exclusive distribution partner for Americas Travel Retail. This appointment comes as IMD expands its Global Travel Retail presence beyond EMEA and Asia Pacific, where it is already well established. In line with IMD’s domestic presence, DISC will […]
Cannes 2023 Preview: Pernod Ricard GTR starts new chapter
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PR GTR) returns to the TFWA World Exhibition, stimulated by a double-digit sales uplift of 40% in FY23. This uplift coincides with a new chapter for Pernod Ricard GTR as outgoing Chairman & CEO Mohit Lal retires after over 23 years with Pernod Ricard, handing the reins to new Chairman […]
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin takes “Curious Journey” to success
When long-time spirits executive Pat Rigney opened the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Ireland in December 2014, his goal was to create one of the best gins in the world. Now, nearly a decade later,with growing sales near and far from its rural Ireland base and awards and accolades draped over the familiar blue […]
Helping the small brand compete against the big boys: Walter Aguilar shares his successful secrets in a best-selling book
Independent global brand consultant Walter Aguilar has written a book which quickly became an Amazon best seller when it was released earlier this year. Aguilar, who has a long history of working with luxury brands in all key product categories along with time on the retail side of the business, tells TMI that his […]
U.S. whiskey rides high in the Americas
U.S. whiskey has rebounded well across the Americas this year as the purchasing habits of traveling consumers become increasingly more adventurous, writes Joe Bates. The U.S. whiskey category enjoyed a very strong period of recovery in the duty free Americas market last year as international travel in the region rebounded from COVID-19, and consumer […]
DFG named global travel retail partner for BBC Spirits and Cazcabel premium Tequila
Duty Free Global has added two more important spirits brand to its portfolio over the last few weeks. Bordeaux-based BBC Spirits has appointed Duty Free Global as its global travel retail partner for Etsu Japanese Gin, Hinotori Japanese Whisky and Goalong Chinese Gin and Whiskey. Bogdan Tanasoiu, President and Owner of BBC Spirits said: […]
FlyWithWine returns to TFWA World Exhibition Cannes with innovative wine and spirits travel products for DF & GTR
FlyWithWine, the designer, creator and global distributor of the VinGardeValise Collection, the first luggage line specifically developed to safely and securely protect wine and spirits while traveling, will again be participating in the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. In addition to the VinGarde Valise Collection of high quality, versatile wine luggage, the FlyWith Wine team […]
Jägermeister activates consumer experience The Secret is You for first time in North America Travel Retail at JFK T4 with DFS
Family-owned Mast-Jägermeister SE has activated Jägermeister’s multi-media travel retail campaign The Secret is You for the first time in U.S. Travel Retail. The 90sqm pop-up for the suc-cessful herbal liqueur runs for four weeks from September 18 at New York JFK International Airport in T4’s main concourse, in close partnership with DFS Group and airport advertising concessionaire Clear […]
Bacardi buys Ilegal Mezcal
Bacardi Limited has announced that it has completed the transaction of Ilegal Mezcal which makes it the sole owner of the super premium artisanal mezcal. The transaction follows a successful relationship in which Bacardi partnered with Ilegal since 2015. The super-premium plus mezcal category is growing at a fast pace and is expected to grow […]
BBC Spirits appoints Duty Free Global as Global Travel Retail Partner
Duty Free Global has been appointed by BBC Spirits as its Global Travel Retail partner for Etsu Japanese Gin, Hinotori Japanese Whisky and Goalong Chinese Gin and Whiskey. Barry Geoghegan, Founder of Duty Free Global commented “The whole team at Duty Free Global are delighted to commence our partnership with the exceptional portfolio of BBC […]
Justin Weston joins Duty Free Global as SVP Middle-East and Asia Pacific and CMO
Duty Free Global has appointed Justin Weston to the dual role of Senior Vice President Middle-East and Asia Pacific and Chief Marketing Officer, effective September 1, 2023. Weston brings an impressive resume to his new positions. He is an experienced luxury sales and marketing executive with a long career spent living and working across Europe, […]
Loch Lomond Group appoints Luke Maga to spearhead growth in Global Travel Retail
Independent distiller Loch Lomond Group has appointed well-known industry executive Luke Maga to the role of Managing Director, Global Travel Retail & Africa, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent. A veteran of the travel retail spirits category, Maga joins Loch Lomond Group from CVH Spirits – formerly Distell International – where he spent a decade building […]
The Macallan launches new GTR exclusive Colour Collection
The Macallan has introduced The Macallan Colour Collection, a new range of age statement whiskies which celebrate the brand’s commitment to natural color and reflect the influence of sherry seasoning. The GTR exclusive Macallan Colour Collection comprises five age statement single malt Scotch whiskies. From the gold oak of the Colour Collection 12 Years Old […]
